The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."